Greatest Hits Plus (CD - 1992)

This compilation contains three new songs: "Just As I Am," "Wild Man" and "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck." It also includes liner notes by Ricky Van Shelton and producer Steve Buckingham.

Personnel: Ricky Van Shelton (vocals, guitar); Don Potter, Mark Casstevens, Steve Buckingham, Biff Watson, Bruce Watkins (acoustic guitar); Steve Gibson (electric guitar, mandolin); Bill Lloyd (electric guitar); Sonny Garrish, Tommy Hannum (steel guitar); Hoot Hester, Mark O'Connor , Rob Hajacos, Jimmy Mattingly (fiddle); Terry McMillan (harmonica); Joey Miskulin (accordion); Gary W. Smith, Larry Byrom, Matt Rollings, Randy McCormick (piano); Farrell Morris (vibraphone, percussion); Roy M. "Junior" Husky (upright bass); Steve Turner , Eddie Bayers, Tommy Wells (drums).

Audio Mixers: Gary Paczosa; Joe Bogan; Marshall Morgan.

Liner Note Author: Jerry Thompson.

Recording information: 16th Avenue Sound; Nightingale; The Dog House.

Despite rocking hits like "Wild Man" and "I Am a Simple Man" (or even the new cover of Elvis Presley's "Wear My Ring Around Your Neck"), Ricky Van Shelton's greatest-hits collection shows that he's made his best records as a balladeer raised on stone-country gospel. For proof, just listen to "Just As I Am," "I'll Leave This World Loving You" or "Keep It Between the Lines." ~ Brian Mansfield minimize